Welcome to
the Town of Elsmere, DE
Mayor Deborah Norkavage

Welcome to the Town of Elsmere Web Site!
As a continued service to the residents and visitors of the Town of Elsmere,
Council has constructed this web site to better serve you. We hope you enjoy
your stay and find this site to be both informative and helpful.
    Please bear with us as we bring you town information over the net we will be
 adding new pages in the near future.
To Contact Town Hall Call (302) 998-2215 

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New Link for Requests or Complaints with the Town

To make a request or file a complaint with any departments of the Town of Elsmere, please click on the "Request Tracker" link located in the main menu or below. ELSMERE RECEIVES NOTIFICATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT PLAN (FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE) The Town of Elsmere has been granted a $50,000.00 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. The Town proposes to use these funds to replace the energy inefficient windows currently found in the Town Hall, with new “Low-E” windows utilizing an inert gas barrier to reduce heat gain or loss and achieve savings in heating and cooling costs. The Town will request approval of this project from The Department of Energy, and will proceed to request sealed bids for the project, in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local Contracting rules.  Comments may be made in writing to the Town at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, or by phone at 302-998-2215. ________________________________________________                                                  BOARD OF ELECTION                                         In accordance with a new State law concerning Municipal Elections, the Town is required to appoint a Board of Election who shall oversee all Town elections.     The following citizens have been appointed as members of the Town of Elsmere Board of Election. Mr. Eric Scott Thompson:               Mr. Thompson was re-appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, May 14, 2009 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;                                                   Mr. Eric Scott Thompson                         1213 Spruce Avenue                         Elsmere, Delaware 19805                         or by telephone at 552-4370     Mr. David Lilly:               Mr. Lilly was appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, April 10, 2008 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;                           Mr. David Lilly                         8 Spruce Avenue                         Elsmere, Delaware 19805                         or by telephone at 994-8681.    Mr. Carl Force:               Mr. Force was appointed by the Mayor and Council on Thursday, November 13, 2008 and may be contacted by mail by addressing your correspondence to;                           Mr. Carl E. Force                         13 Gamble Avenue                         Elsmere, Delaware 19805                         or by telephone at 993-0768.    ======================================================                                  BOARD OF ELECTION MEETINGS                             There is no meeting scheduled at this time _____________________________________________________   2009-2010 Senior / Disabled Property Tax Discount Applications Are Now Available   Application packets for the Town's senior citizen or disabled person property tax discount program are now available at town hall.   In order to be eligible for the exemption offered by the town you must meet the following qualifications:   *  You must be a resident of the town and have reached     the age of 65 or have been disabled on or before     December 31, 2008.   *   You must have been a resident of the Town of Elsmere     since at least December 31, 2005.   *    You and / or you and your spouse, must be the legal     owner (s) of the property for which the exemption is     being sought.   *   You must reside in the residence for which the property    tax exemption is being sought.   *  For single applicants, your TOTAL SINGLE    HOUSEHOLD INCOME, during the calendar year    beginning January 01, 2008 and ending December 31,    2008, must not exceed $22,000.   *   For applicants who are a couple or family, your    TOTAL HOUSEHOLD INCOME, during the    calendar year beginning January 01, 2008 and ending    December 31, 2008, must not exceed $27,500.   *  You must submit your completed application including    all supporting documents, to the Town Manager on or    before April 15, 2009.   *  For joint ownership with a non-spouse, a proportional     share of the exemption is available.   *  All tax payments and fees must be paid in full.   NOTICE For those who have received the discount in the past you must still complete a Confirmation of Eligibility Form each year in order to continue receiving the discount. This form must be submitted to the Town Manager by April 15, 2009.   Please contact town hall to obtain any of the forms you will need to qualify for the discount.

Upcoming Meetings

Mayor and Council The June 2009 meeting of the Mayor and Council will be held on Thursday, June11, 2009 at 6:30 pm.  The meeting will be held at the Elsmere Town Hall located at # 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere DE 19805. This meeting will also be a Public Hearing concerning the Town's Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 Budget Copies of the proposed FY 2009-2010 budget are available at the Town Hall or by contacting the Town Hall at (302) 998-2215. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on this site and available at the Town Hall on Thursday, June 04, 2009. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who may require special accommodations should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215. SPECIAL MEETING:                                                                Town of Elsmere Special Council Meetings      The Mayor and Council of the Town of Elsmere will hold special meetings on Thursday, June 18, 2009 and Thursday, June 25, 2009.  The meetings will begin at 6:30 pm and will be held at the Elsmere Town Hall located at # 11 Poplar Avenue Elsmere, Delaware 19805.       The purpose of these meetings will be to conduct public hearings concerning the Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Budget. Copies of the proposed FY 2009-2010 budget are available at the Town Hall or by contacting the Town Hall at (302) 998-2215. Anyone wishing to attend these meeting who may require special accommodations should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215. REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING:                                                                   The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Mayor and Council of the Town of Elsmere for June 2009 will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 6:30 pm at the Elsmere Town Hall located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE. 19805  The agenda for this meeting will be posted and available on this site under the "Agenda" tab on June 04, 2009. Copies of the full agenda as well as any ordinances or resolutions, may  also be obtained at the Town Hall during the hours of 8:00AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday or by contacting the Town Hall at (302) 998-2215. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who may require special accommodations  should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215. The Finance Committee:               There are currently no meetings scheduled for the  Finance Committee. All meetings will of the committee are held at the Elsmere Town Hall and begin at 6:30 pm.    The Board of Adjustments:        The May 2009 meeting of the Board of Adjustments will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE.19805         The June 2009 meeting of the Board of Adjustments will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2009, at 6:30 pm at the Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE. 19805   The Planning Commission: REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING:                                                                 The June 2009 meeting of the Planning Commission will be held on Tuesday, June 02, 2009 at 6:30 pm in the Town Managers office at the Town Hall, located at 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805. _____________________________________________________________ Pension Committee The next meeting of the Elsmere Bureau of Police Pension Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, June 09, 2009 at 6:30pm. at the Elsmere Town Hall located at # 11 Poplar Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805.   The agenda for this meeting is listed below. Elsmere Bureau of Police Pension Committee Meeting Agenda June 09, 2009 Council Chambers – 6:30 p.m.       The Committee may call for and go into Executive Session to discuss legal or personnel matters.  The agenda of any meeting shall be subject to change to include additional items including Executive Sessions.  Executive Sessions will be closed to the public and no action shall be taken during an Executive Session.  All action will be taken in open public session.    Call To Order:    Pledge of Allegiance:    Roll Call:    Public Comment: - Limit 3 minutes per person.    Approval of Minutes:    1.                                                    Minutes of the December 08, 2008 Committee Meeting.                 Review of financial activity occurring since the last committee meeting:   1.                                                  Calendar Year 2008 year in review statement from Christiana Bank. 2.                                                  January 2009 statement from Christiana Bank and Trust. 3.                                                 March 2009 statement from Christiana Bank and Trust. 4.                                                 April 2009 statement from Christiana Bank and Trust.   Old Business:                              1.                         Discussion concerning the vacant committee positions.                            2.                         Discussion concerning the replacement of Committee                                           Member John L. Mitchell, Jr.    New Business:                  1.         Approval of new participants.   a.                                                           Officer Michael Rodick Jr. date of employment January 07,                                 2009.                  2.        Presentation and review of the 2008 Actuarial Report from                           Primoris Benefit Advisors, Inc.                  3.        Consideration of making a recommendation to the Mayor and                           Council for funding that may be needed for the plan.                 4.         Consideration of approving the January 01, 2009 “Statement of                           Benefit” letters for active participants.                      5.         Consideration of approving the 2009 COLA for retirees and the                           letters advising those retirees of the Committee’s decision.     Items Submitted By Committee Members:   Public Comment: - Limit 3 minutes per person.    Anyone wishing to attend the meeting who may require special accommodations should contact Mrs. Tina Law at (302) 998-2215.

Searching For Elsmere History      On March 09, 2009 the town will celebrate its 100th. anniversary.  Efforts are underway at this time to prepare for this historic event.  We are asking that any resident current or past who has any old photo's, documents, stories or other memorabilia, contact the town and share those items with us so that they can be copied or displayed as part of the celebration which is being planned.      Anyone having items they are willing to share with us or suggestions concerning who we should contact is asked to contact the towns executive assistant Mrs. Tina Law at 998-2215 and speak with her about the plans for the celebration as well as any memorabilia you may have.  EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES        Town of Elsmere   Temporary and Limited   Employment Opportunities   The Town of Elsmere is accepting applications for Temporary and Limited employment in the Town’s Public Works and Code Enforcement Departments.  These are temporary positions with a limited length of employment.  Applications are available at the Town’s Administrative Offices, located at # 11 Poplar Avenue Elsmere, DE.  These positions will be filled immediately upon acceptance of a qualified applicant.